Marilyn Monroe had no family to inherit her estate. Few starlets have captured the hearts of generations like Marilyn Monroe. As Elton John sang, "Goodbye, Norma Jean." Her success on screen and her tragic death in 1962 have piqued admiration and speculation, respectively. Unlike many other celebrities, Marilyn Monroe had an estate plan when she […]
The estate of Aretha Franklin may owe money to the government. Aretha Franklin certainly had a beautiful voice. Unfortunately, her estate was left in an mess. This left a mess for her family. According to a recent Detroit Free Press article titled “Aretha Franklin estate reaches deal with IRS to pay off claimed $7.8 million […]
The estate of Marilyn Monroe is still generating income. And lots of it, too. Many actors, musicians, and models have lived and died in Hollywood. Some have found success both personally and professionally. These fortunate individuals died surrounded by friends and loved ones. For others, success took a tragic turn. According to a recent Cheat […]
Charles Schulz is still generating income in death. Growing up, I loved the Peanuts comics and television specials. I still do. As an adult, seeing Charlie Brown, Woodstock, and Snoopy still brings a smile to my face. I passed this fondness to my own children. Often cards I receive on birthdays from them feature one […]
Disney has become a titan of the entertainment industry. Walt Disney started as a young child from Kansas City with big dreams and a creative mind. Years later, he became a successful visionary and filmmaker. The Disney name and company has become one of the most valuable in the world. According to a recent Wealth […]
Yes, Virginia, even celebrities can make huge estate planning mistakes. America is a celebrity culture. Some people want to be famous. Others simply have a favorite celebrity. Many people attempt to emulate these public figures. According to a recent Florida Today articles titled “Lessons in estate planning from the rich and famous,” following the example […]
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